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Yungang Grottoes + Hanging Temple + Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Excluding tickets day tour
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Highlights
Marvel at the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, a 1,000-year-old UNESCO wonder. The world's tallest ancient wooden structure, built without a single nail.
Step into Yungang Grottoes, a masterpiece of ancient Buddhist art. Over 51,000 statues reveal the power and beauty of Northern Wei dynasty faith.
Suspended 50 meters up, the Hanging Temple defies gravity. 40 halls linked by walkways. An engineering miracle built into a cliff face.
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Date of use
2026-08-14
2026-08-15
2026-08-16
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Package
Join-in tour
Private tour
Join-in Tour, entrance fees not included
FromUS$79.13
Private tour only, entrance fees not included
FromUS$142.43
Private tour with your own guide and vehicle.
FromUS$363.99
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Overview
Departs from Datong
Starts at 07:00 and ends at 16:00
Driver (English)
Transportation options: Car, Economy 5 seater
Details
Pick-up available
07:00 pick-up in Pingcheng District, Datong
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are available for an additional charge
Pick-up/drop-off service to/from high-speed rail station/airport is available with a price difference.
Transportation via Car
The assembly time will be notified by customer service. A one-time pick-up or drop-off within 3 kilometers of the downtown area is provided for free.
Travel time: Approx. 40 minutes
Yungang Grottoes Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets not included
Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Datong, Shanxi, China, are a masterpiece of 5th-6th century Buddhist cave art. Tickets are at your own expense.
2 hours
Transportation via Car
While riding from Yungang Grottoes to Hanging Temple, you can enjoy the scenery along the way from inside the vehicle.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour40 minutes
Xuankong Temple Details
View from outside
View from outside
Entry tickets included
The Hanging Temple, built into a cliff near Datong, China, is a unique architectural wonder. It skillfully combines Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Over 1,500 years old.
1 hour10 minutes
Transportation via Car
While riding from Hanging Temple to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, you can enjoy the scenery along the way from inside the vehicle.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour
Lunch
At your own expense
The driver will arrange for everyone to dine nearby along the way based on the actual schedule. Lunch expenses are at your own cost. If you have any dietary restrictions, please note them to customer
1 hour
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda Details
View from outside
View from outside
Entry tickets not included
The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, located in Shanxi, China, was built in 1056 and stands 67 meters tall. This architectural masterpiece, constructed without nails or metal, has stood for over 950 years.
1 hour
Transportation via Car
Return to Datong city center.
Travel time: Approx. 1 hour
Return to designated point
16:00 return to Datong Ancient City,
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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